My prediction is based on all the following hopes becoming real:
- We will utilize the Rhode's knowledge of English grounds (slopes, boundary shape, etc). For example, coping to bowl up the slope can be very difficult for certain bowlers. We will need to plan beforehand and practice accordingly.
- We will pick horses of courses. We will make use of Liton, Mosaddek, Jayed, Mithun and Mehid at the most opportune times, in grounds and against oppositions they will be most effective.
- We will pick up early wickets in first 10. We will not be afraid to have ppl in the slip in first few overs.
- We will minimize the unforced errors as much as possible (dropped catch, no balls, silly run outs, rank bad balls).
- Study players, every day. Be familiar not only with their actions but also how they react in different situations. More you can pick up about the opposition the better it will make you prepared for the battle. Also, players should also think about their own "known" vulnerabilities that opposition will try to exploit. For example, India will almost certainly attack Soumya with short ball.
First match will be the key. If we can win the first one, it will set a great momentum for us. I am hopeful that we will win
6 matches out of the 9
1st Match South Africa:- Win
Plus: South Africa would have been thrashed by England in their first game before this match
Negative: Recent history in Kennington Oval (where we lost to England after scoring 305 in champions trophy, also we got shot out for 182 against Aus)
Plus: Injury/lack of readiness of key players in SF
Negative: Oval bounces a bit more than other England pitches
Plus: Short square boundary means short bowling will be less effective if we play smartly and listen to Neil.
Plus: Neil McKenzie insights on SAF plan
Plus: Somya's form
Chances: Bd 51% SAF 49%
2nd Match NewZeland:- Loss
Negative: NewZealand would be confident after winning against Sri lanka
Negative: Recent history in Kennington Oval
Negative: Recent history with New Zealand
Chances: Bd 40% NZ 60%
3rd Match England:- Loss
Chances: Bd 20% ENG 80%
4th Match Srilanka:- Win
Chances: Bd 60% SRI 40%
5th Match WestIndies:- Loss
Negative: Taunton is a very small ground. I am afraid what Gayle and Russel will do to us.
Chances: Bd 40% WI 60%
6th Match Australia:- Win
Positive: Trent bridge is one of the best pitches in England for swing with the new ball. We will bring in Abu Zayed for this match. He will get us early wickets (hopefullyWarner and Smith). On the flip side, Tamim will be smart to see off Starc
Positive: Trentbridge has also traditionally been good for spin. Miraz and Shakib will stifle Aus middle order.
Chances: Bd 60% Aus 40%
7th Match Afghanistan:- Win
Negative: Used pitch in Ageas bowl will make it even harder to face Rashid/Mujib
Negative: Ageas bowl has the longest straight boundary in England. We can't hit our way out of it. We have to rotate
Positive: Liton reads Rashid/Mujib and plays demoralizing sweep. Absolute must for this game
Positive: Mithun is one of few bd players comfortable agains Rashid/Mujib. Absolute must for this gam.
Positive: Mosaddek is a must in this game. We should NOT play Soumya in this game.
Chances: Bd 51% AFG: 49%
8th Match India:- Win
Positive: Having already made the Semis and taken the top spot, India will take a bit easy, subconsciously, of course.
Positive: We will be desperate because this will be a must-win match for us getting the 4th semi berth.
Positive: Edgbaston is a historically a good ground for finger spinners. Used pitch will give something for Shak/Mehedi to work with.
Positive: Liton and Mosaddek must play
Chances: Bd 51% India 49%
9th Match Pakistan:- Win
Chances: Bd 60% PAK 40%
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